It’s Time for Some Fireworks!
Here’s our annual list of the 4th of July celebrations in the Madison, Wis., and Wisconsin Dells areas.
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Lights the Isthmus | July 1, Breese Stevens Field | The former Shake the Lake also features live music |
| Madison Mallards | July 2-3, Warner Park | Game times are 6:05 p.m. Sunday and 5:05 p.m. Monday |
| Sun Prairie Fireworks Celebration | July 2, Angell Park Speedway | The event will feature Badger Midgets and Wisconsin wingLESS sprints |
| Wilderness, Chula Vista, Mt. Olympus, Kalahari | July 2 and 4, Lake Delton and Wisconsin Dells | Almost all the major resorts are having their own fireworks displays |
| DeForest Area 4th of July Celebration | July 3, Fireman’s Park | Includes a car show, live music and free pony rides. Note the fireworks are held on July 3, not July 4. |
| Wisconsin Dells | July 4, Wisconsin Dells Municipal Pool | Best viewing at Maurer’s and the Bank of Wisconsin Dells parking lots |
| Monona Community Festival | July 4, Winnequah Park | Includes the Wisconsin Wife Carry Championship and an art fair |
| Shorewood Hills | July 4, Blackhawk Country Club | Includes a mini-triathlon, a children’s parade and an “east” vs. “west” softball game |
| Maple Bluff Fest on the Fourth | July 4, Beach Park | Includes a 5K run, community picnic and “Battle of the Bluffs” softball game |
| Waunaboom | July 4, Ripp Park | Includes live music, a petting farm and a junior tennis tournament |
| Stoughton Fair | July 4, Mandt Park | Includes tractor pulls, a strongman competition and a pizza-eating contest |
| Fitchburg Festival of Speed | July 8, near the Agora | Includes a 25-mile bike race, a 5K race and live music |
Tags: DeForest, Fitchburg, Lake Delton, Monona, near east, near west, north side, Stoughton, Waunakee, Wisconsin Dells
